Mathematics: Primary 2

This subject further develops and consolidates Teacher Candidates’ mathematical content knowledge and mathematical pedagogical content knowledge for effective teaching and learning of Mathematics in Victorian Primary Schools. The content focus is Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability using the four proficiency strands from the Australian/Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and Curricula. Teacher Candidates will consider research evidence related to selected key issues of teaching and analyse the development of key concepts. They will consider typical conceptions and misconceptions held by children, their likely causes, diagnostic tools to diagnose them and teaching strategies for changing them. They will examine cognitive an affective characteristics of mathematics classrooms that encourage deep learning in these content areas.